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title: "Soft Market Test - Document Management System"
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buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2023-07-26"
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# Soft Market Test - Document Management System

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56573cb9-8359-44fe-8b81-fb7b1443720c

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## Summary

The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has issued a tender titled "Soft Market Test - Document Management System" in the goods industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 16th August 2023 and a contract period starting on 17th August 2023. The location of the procurement is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a Document Management System integrated with the buyer's Microsoft 365 Platform. Companies well-suited to compete are those offering solutions aligned with a 'Microsoft First' approach. The procurement process aims to help the buying organisation, Torus, leverage its Microsoft investment. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement in the technology sector should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Torus are seeking input from the market via a soft market testing exercise in relation to a potential forthcoming procurement exercise to procure a Document Management System. As Torus has a 'Microsoft First' approach, we are looking at a Document Management Solution that can be integrated with our Microsoft 356 Platform helping to further realise value from our Microsoft Investment. Torus reserves the right to hold further soft market testing meetings for interested organisations that respond to this soft market testing to further support this exercise. Please note that Torus retains sole discretion as to which (if any) interested organisations it will invite to soft market testing meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d134c80-7b4e-4f62-92bd-df5a4b3c522a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48311100 - Document management system

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d134c80-7b4e-4f62-92bd-df5a4b3c522a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d134c80-7b4e-4f62-92bd-df5a4b3c522a
  26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Document-management-system./RBR88Q5X44
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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